New World Blackbird (Noun)
Meaning
Any bird of the family Icteridae whose male is black or predominantly black.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Common Grackle is a type of new world blackbird that can be found throughout much of North America.
- Male new world blackbirds such as the Red-winged Blackbird have a glossy black plumage.
- In North America, new world blackbirds can often be seen gathering in large flocks on power lines.
- During breeding season, new world blackbirds typically defend their territories against other males.
- In fields and wetlands, new world blackbirds such as the Rusty Blackbird forage for insects and seeds on the ground.